Cancer and Oncology Research

Cancer Pathophysiology

Cancer is a group of diseases which involves abnormal cell growth with the potential to infect or transmit to other parts of the body. These contrast begin tumours, which do not spread. The signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, weight loss, and change in bowel movements. Tobacco is one of the reason of about 22% of cancer deaths. 10% are because of obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, or excessive drinking of alcohol. Other components include certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation and environmental pollutants. The risk of developing certain cancers can be reduced by avoiding of smoke, maintaining a healthy weight, restricting alcohol intake, intake of plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, get vaccinated against certain infectious diseases, limiting consumption of processed meat, and limiting exposure to direct sunlight.